Diamond Pet Foods Small & Medium Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Formula
Dry Extruded · complete
Our verdict
Is Diamond Pet Foods Small & Medium Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Formula a good dog food?
We score it 49/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for puppies
- Labelling or feeding guide is aimed at medium dogs
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish meal
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - white
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
- You are limiting fat: 24.4% on a dry-matter basis is in the high band
These points are derived from declared ingredients and analysis, not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your dog has a diagnosed condition, food choice is a medical nutrition decision: speak to your vet. Find foods that fit your dog.
Nutrition and feedingProtein 32% · Fat 22%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 32% |
| Fat | 22% |
| Fibre | 3.50% |
| Moisture | 10% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.50% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 3.40% |
| Calcium | 1.50% |
| Phosphorus | 1.20% |
Energy: 399.5 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Standard measuring cups per day: 3 lb dog: 2/3 cup (2-4 mo), 1/2 cup (4-8 mo), 1/3 cup (8-12 mo), 1/3 cup adult; 5 lb dog: 3/4 cup (2-4 mo), 3/4 cup (4-8 mo), 1/2 cup (8-12 mo), 1/2 cup adult; 10 lb dog: 1 1/2 cups (2-4 mo), 1 1/4 cups (4-8 mo), 1 cup (8-12 mo), 3/4 cup adult; 20 lb dog: 2 1/2 cups (2-4 mo), 2 1/4 cups (4-8 mo), 1 2/3 cups (8-12 mo), 1 1/3 cups adult; 30 lb dog: 3 1/4 cups (2-4 mo), 2 3/4 cups (4-8 mo), 2 1/4 cups (8-12 mo), 1 3/4 cups adult; 40 lb dog: 4 1/4 cups (2-4 mo), 3 1/3 cups (4-8 mo), 2 3/4 cups (8-12 mo), 2 1/4 cups adult; 60 lb dog: - / - / 3 2/3 cups (8-12 mo), 3 cups adult. Pregnant or nursing dogs: free-choice feeding.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Zinc 150 mg/kg minimum; Selenium 0.35 mg/kg minimum; Vitamin A 10,000 IU/kg minimum; Vitamin E 150 IU/kg minimum; Iron proteinate; Zinc proteinate; Copper proteinate; Ferrous sulfate; Zinc sulfate; Manganese sulfate; Copper sulfate; Potassium iodide; Thiamine mononitrate; Manganese proteinate; Vitamin A supplement; Biotin; Niacin; Calcium pantothenate; Sodium selenite; Pyridoxine hydrochloride; Vitamin B12 supplement; Riboflavin; Vitamin D3 supplement; Folic acid; Vitamin E supplement; Beta carotene; Choline chloride
Technological additives
Mixed tocopherols (preservative for chicken fat); Yucca schidigera extract
Ingredients (56)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 46.5%
- veg 23.2%
- meat 9.2%
- carb 6.5%
- oil 4.4%
- fibre 4.4%
- additive 4.2%
- mineral 1.6%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken | Chicken | meat · medium | - | 2.4 |
| 2 | Chicken Meal | Dried chicken protein | meat · good | - | 2.3 |
| 3 | White Rice | Rice - white | carb · medium | - | 2.3 |
| 4 | Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil · good | - | 2.3 |
| 5 | Cracked Pearled Barley | Pearled Barley | carb · medium | - | 2.3 |
| 6 | Egg Product | Egg | meat · good | - | 2.3 |
| 7 | Dried Yeast | Yeast | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 8 | Dried Plain Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 2.2 |
| 9 | Fish Meal | Fish Meal | meat · medium | - | 2.2 |
| 10 | Ground Miscanthus Grass | Miscanthus Grass | fibre · medium | - | 2.2 |
| 11 | Natural Flavor | Flavor | additive · poor | - | 2.2 |
| 12 | Flaxseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 2.1 |
| 13 | Salmon Oil (source of DHA) | Salmon Oil | oil · good | - | 2.1 |
| 14 | Salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 2.1 |
| 15 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 2.1 |
| 16 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 17 | Dried Chicory Root | Chicory root | veg · good | - | 2.0 |
| 18 | Kale | Kale | veg · good | - | 2.0 |
| 19 | Chia Seed | Chia Seeds | veg · good | - | 2.0 |
| 20 | Pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg · good | - | 2.0 |
| 21 | Blueberries | Blueberries | veg · good | - | 1.9 |
| 22 | Oranges | Orange | veg · medium | - | 1.9 |
| 23 | Quinoa | Quinoa | carb · good | - | 1.9 |
| 24 | Dried Kelp | Kelp | veg · good | - | 1.9 |
| 25 | Coconut | Coconut | veg · good | - | 1.9 |
| 26 | Spinach | Spinach | veg · good | - | 1.8 |
| 27 | Carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 1.8 |
| 28 | Papaya | Papaya | veg · good | - | 1.8 |
| 29 | Yucca Schidigera Extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 30 | Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product | Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 31 | Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Product | Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Product | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 32 | Dried Lactobacillus Acidus Probiotic Fermentation Product | Probiotic | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 33 | Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product | Enterococcus Faecium | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 34 | Dried Bifidobacterium Animalis Fermentation Product | Dried Bifidobacterium Animalis Fermentation Product | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 35 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 36 | Beta Carotene | Beta Carotene | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 37 | Iron Proteinate | Iron Proteinate | mineral · good | - | 1.6 |
| 38 | Zinc Proteinate | Zinc Proteinate | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 39 | Copper Proteinate | Copper proteinate | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 40 | Ferrous Sulfate | Iron sulfate | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 41 | Zinc Sulfate | Zinc sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 1.5 |
| 42 | Manganese Sulfate | Manganese sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 1.5 |
| 43 | Copper Sulfate | Copper sulphate | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 44 | Potassium Iodide | Potassium iodide | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 45 | Thiamine Mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 46 | Manganese Proteinate | Manganese proteinate | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 47 | Vitamin A Supplement | Vitamin A | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 48 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 49 | Niacin | Niacin | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 50 | Calcium Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 1.3 |
| 51 | Sodium Selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement · poor | - | 1.3 |
| 52 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 1.3 |
| 53 | Vitamin B12 Supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement · good | - | 1.3 |
| 54 | Riboflavin | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 1.2 |
| 55 | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement · good | - | 1.2 |
| 56 | Folic Acid | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 1.2 |
- 1. Chicken2.4% estimated
- 2. Chicken Meal2.3% estimated
- 3. White Rice2.3% estimated
- 4. Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols)2.3% estimated
- 5. Cracked Pearled Barley2.3% estimated
- 6. Egg Product2.3% estimated
- 7. Dried Yeast2.2% estimated
- 8. Dried Plain Beet Pulp2.2% estimated
- 9. Fish Meal2.2% estimated
- 10. Ground Miscanthus Grass2.2% estimated
- 11. Natural Flavor2.2% estimated
- 12. Flaxseed2.1% estimated
- 13. Salmon Oil (source of DHA)2.1% estimated
- 14. Salt2.1% estimated
- 15. Potassium Chloride2.1% estimated
- 16. Choline Chloride2.0% estimated
- 17. Dried Chicory Root2.0% estimated
- 18. Kale2.0% estimated
- 19. Chia Seed2.0% estimated
- 20. Pumpkin2.0% estimated
- 21. Blueberries1.9% estimated
- 22. Oranges1.9% estimated
- 23. Quinoa1.9% estimated
- 24. Dried Kelp1.9% estimated
- 25. Coconut1.9% estimated
- 26. Spinach1.8% estimated
- 27. Carrots1.8% estimated
- 28. Papaya1.8% estimated
- 29. Yucca Schidigera Extract1.8% estimated
- 30. Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product1.8% estimated
- 31. Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Product1.7% estimated
- 32. Dried Lactobacillus Acidus Probiotic Fermentation Product1.7% estimated
- 33. Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product1.7% estimated
- 34. Dried Bifidobacterium Animalis Fermentation Product1.7% estimated
- 35. Vitamin E Supplement1.6% estimated
- 36. Beta Carotene1.6% estimated
- 37. Iron Proteinate1.6% estimated
- 38. Zinc Proteinate1.6% estimated
- 39. Copper Proteinate1.6% estimated
- 40. Ferrous Sulfate1.5% estimated
- 41. Zinc Sulfate1.5% estimated
- 42. Manganese Sulfate1.5% estimated
- 43. Copper Sulfate1.5% estimated
- 44. Potassium Iodide1.5% estimated
- 45. Thiamine Mononitrate1.4% estimated
- 46. Manganese Proteinate1.4% estimated
- 47. Vitamin A Supplement1.4% estimated
- 48. Biotin1.4% estimated
- 49. Niacin1.4% estimated
- 50. Calcium Pantothenate1.3% estimated
- 51. Sodium Selenite1.3% estimated
- 52. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride1.3% estimated
- 53. Vitamin B12 Supplement1.3% estimated
- 54. Riboflavin1.2% estimated
- 55. Vitamin D3 Supplement1.2% estimated
- 56. Folic Acid1.2% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-12
Brand and contact: Diamond Pet Foods
- Website
- https://www.diamondpet.com/
- Phone
- 866-214-6945
- Contact page
- www.diamondpet.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-12
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.diamondpet.com
Recall history is presentation-only and never affects the score. Dates are when we recorded the data, not when the manufacturer last changed the recipe.
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall rating of 49 out of 100. The inclusion of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points, and the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7. Conversely, the overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.3 points, while being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points to the final evaluation.
Scored with model v3 on 2026-10-25. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.26 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 7.4% | -0.115 | -0.85 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 5.7% | -0.092 | -0.52 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 12.3% | -0.005 | -0.06 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 5.0% | 0.163 | +0.81 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 55.4% | -0.012 | -0.68 |
| Recipe graded poor | 5.6% | -0.065 | -0.36 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.2% | 0.060 | +0.13 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -5.14 | 0.222 | -1.14 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.26 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 7.4% | -0.115 | -0.85 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 5.7% | -0.092 | -0.52 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 12.3% | -0.005 | -0.06 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 5.0% | 0.163 | +0.81 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 55.4% | -0.012 | -0.68 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 5.6% | -0.065 | -0.36 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.2% | 0.060 | +0.13 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | no | 0.707 | +0.00 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.180 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 11.084 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | -5.14 | 0.222 | -1.14 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 6.629 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 6.331 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.174 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.146 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- +0.02
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 48.9
- Final score
- 49/100
Contributions are rounded to two decimals, so they may not sum exactly to the subtotal. The full coefficient table is published on the methodology page.
Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges
How the declared analysis compares with FEDIAF reference ranges for puppies and growth. The label prints as-fed values; we convert to a dry-matter basis before scoring, and the bands are dry-matter ranges. Scores rise to 100 at the band midpoint: the reference is adequacy, not maximisation. Nutrients with a published upper limit taper again above it; fat is policed through calorie density rather than a direct penalty.
Scored against FEDIAF growth minima; puppy scoring is under review; Guaranteed-analysis FEDIAF score: crude minimums and maximums are bounds, not typical values; moisture (a maximum) uses the processing median where available; experimental US score.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 32 | 35.4 | 100 |
| Fat | 22 | 24.3 | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.5 | 1.7 | 96.4 |
| Phosphorus | 1.2 | 1.3 | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.3 | 1.3 | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 399.5 | 441.4 | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 100, omega-3 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
Scored over 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 90); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 27 nutritional additives on the label
- Zinc 150 mg/kg minimum
- Selenium 0.35 mg/kg minimum
- Vitamin A 10,000 IU/kg minimum
- Vitamin E 150 IU/kg minimum
- Iron proteinate
- Zinc proteinate
- Copper proteinate
- Ferrous sulfate
- Zinc sulfate
- Manganese sulfate
- Copper sulfate
- Potassium iodide
- Thiamine mononitrate
- Manganese proteinate
- Vitamin A supplement
- Biotin
- Niacin
- Calcium pantothenate
- Sodium selenite
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride
- Vitamin B12 supplement
- Riboflavin
- Vitamin D3 supplement
- Folic acid
- Vitamin E supplement
- Beta carotene
- Choline chloride
Low confidence: partial analysis or moisture estimated from the food type.
This measures agreement with published reference ranges, not suitability for an individual dog. For medical conditions, follow veterinary guidance.
Transparency: what the label discloses
How much the manufacturer discloses, measured against the FEDIAF Code of Good Labelling Practice and Regulation 767/2009. Mandatory items dominate the weighting.
| Item | Points |
|---|---|
| Ingredient list on the label (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Printed percentages on the label (voluntary) - not on file | 0/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) | 5/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file | 0/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Analytical constituents declared, Batch and date labelling).
Safety: recall history
Recall and safety-notice history, time-decayed. This dimension is shown alongside the score and never feeds the headline number.
No recalls recorded in our database.
See all current recalls we track.
Evidence: what the brand claims, and what supports it
The claims made on the pack and product page, checked against the declared label. We record claims as stated; "consistent" means our stored label data supports the claim, "contradicted" means it conflicts with it. Functional claims are recorded but never scored.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formulated for small and medium breed puppies and nursing adult dogs (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| DHA for proper brain and vision development (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Balance of fat, protein and other essential nutrients for proper growth (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Diamond Naturals dry dog formulas are formulated with K9 Strain Probiotics, beneficial bacteria that help support digestive and immune systems (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Every pound of Diamond Naturals is guaranteed to provide 80,000,000 colony forming units (CFU) of live, active probiotic cultures (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Enhanced with superfoods and guaranteed probiotics (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Powerful antioxidants and phytonutrients from superfoods such as blueberries, oranges, spinach and carrots help to support the immune system and a healthy lifestyle (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Salmon oil provides DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), an omega-3 fatty acid that is important for brain and vision development in puppies (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Omega fatty acids that are essential for healthy skin, a shiny coat and overall well-being (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| A blend of soluble and insoluble fibers... helps support a healthy digestive system (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Chicken, along with chia seed and quinoa, provides protein for bones and muscles (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| With Cage-Free Chicken (on pack) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages except for growth of large size dogs (70 lb. or more as an adult) (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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